Recap: Cincinnati Landmark Eagles vs. Columbus Crusaders
The Cincinnati Landmark Eagles lost against the Columbus Crusaders two weeks ago, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. Cincinnati Landmark lost to Columbus Crusaders on the road by a decisive 28-14 margin. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Cincinnati Landmark in their matchups with Columbus Crusaders: they've now lost six in a row.
Cincinnati Landmark's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performance. Perhaps the best among them was Nigel Wright, who picked up 59 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Columbus Crusaders' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Aiden Toombs led the charge by throwing for 150 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 passes. Jericho Etok and his 96 yards on the ground were also a key factor in Columbus Crusaders' win.
Cincinnati Landmark's loss dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Columbus Crusaders, their win was their tenth straight at home (dating back to last season), bumping their overall record up to 9-1.
Cincinnati Landmark will face off against Calumet Christian at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Calumet Christian presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Cincinnati Landmark in their respective states (Calumet Christian is ranked 299th in Indiana, while Cincinnati Landmark is ranked 632nd in Ohio). As for Columbus Crusaders, they will head out on the road to face off against Osceola Grace E at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Osceola Grace E is coming into the match hot, having won their last seven games.
